- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
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- Praia
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Cost of living in Praia, Cape Verde compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 90% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,193 Escudo (₨877) | ₨213 | + 313% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 464 Escudo (₨341) | ₨250 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 346 Escudo (₨254) | ₨155 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 Escudo (₨71) | ₨68 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 242 Escudo (₨178) | ₨67 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 139 Escudo (₨102) | ₨45 | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 523 Escudo (₨385) | ₨197 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 312 Escudo (₨230) | ₨103 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 Escudo (₨142) | ₨20 | + 612% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 99 Escudo (₨72) | ₨115 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 725 Escudo (₨533) | ₨473 | + 13% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 201 Escudo (₨148) | ₨110 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Escudo (₨51) | ₨33 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 20% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 77,108 Escudo (₨56,693) | ₨9,193 | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,542 Escudo (₨44,513) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,053 Escudo (₨16,214) | ₨2,000 | + 711% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,576 Escudo (₨32,774) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,766 Escudo (₨29,238) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,767 Escudo (₨4,240) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,682 Escudo (₨1,972) | ₨3,923 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | 77,719 Escudo (₨57,142) | ₨35,000 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,753 Escudo (₨10,111) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,207 Escudo (₨887) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (₨368) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 97% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,273 Escudo (₨3,877) | ₨2,941 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,794 Escudo (₨3,525) | ₨1,600 | + 120% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨5,882) | ₨3,502 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,454 Escudo (₨4,745) | ₨1,500 | + 216% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 42% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,938,500 Escudo (₨1,425,263) | ₨600,000 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 Escudo (₨101) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,006 Escudo (₨1,475) | ₨6,000 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is 54% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 250 Escudo (₨184) | ₨100 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨1,838) | ₨300 | + 513% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 733 Escudo (₨539) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 350 Escudo (₨257) | ₨150 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Escudo (₨471) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Escudo (₨110) | ₨120 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 159 Escudo (₨117) | ₨50 | + 134% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 293 Escudo (₨215) | ₨100 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 53% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,538 Escudo (₨3,336) | ₨1,000 | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 810 Escudo (₨596) | ₨392 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,162 Escudo (₨4,530) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 378 Escudo (₨278) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Escudo (₨257) | ₨89 | + 188% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 Escudo (₨101) | ₨78 | + 29% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Escudo (₨9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,053 Escudo (₨2,980) | ₨608 | + 390% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 260 Escudo (₨191) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 13% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨31,649
(43,046 Escudo)
in Praia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨28,000
in Agartala.
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